PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-14600

2024

Why buy it

✅+2.1% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $74 less on MSRP ($255 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 126.7 vs 96.2 PassMark/$ ($255 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8700G across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 8700G.

Ryzen 7 8700G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.4% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Spire), unlike Core i5-14600.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (31,649 vs 32,319).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 96.2 vs 126.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $255 MSRP).

Core i5-14600

2024

Ryzen 7 8700G

2024

Why buy it

✅+2.1% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $74 less on MSRP ($255 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 126.7 vs 96.2 PassMark/$ ($255 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.4% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Spire), unlike Core i5-14600.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8700G across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 8700G.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (31,649 vs 32,319).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 96.2 vs 126.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $255 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-14600 better than Ryzen 7 8700G?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 8700G is ahead with a 9.4% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-14600 pulls ahead with 2.1% better PassMark. Core i5-14600 also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-14600 is the better fit. You are getting 2.1% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-14600 is the smarter buy today. Core i5-14600 is $74 cheaper on MSRP at $255 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you 2.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 8700G is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 9.4% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 31.8% better value on MSRP (126.7 vs 96.2 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM5 + DDR5 setup, Ryzen 7 8700G is still an elite gaming CPU and a very strong platform-matched choice because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap while remaining one of the strongest gaming chips you can buy.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 8700G is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-14600 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 8700G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14600	Ryzen 7 8700G
1080p
low	259 FPS	267 FPS
medium	249 FPS	240 FPS
high	207 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	236 FPS
medium	190 FPS	192 FPS
high	151 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	163 FPS
medium	130 FPS	135 FPS
high	99 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	91 FPS

Open Core i5-14600 Open Ryzen 7 8700G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14600	Ryzen 7 8700G
1080p
low	616 FPS	483 FPS
medium	522 FPS	398 FPS
high	444 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	406 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	533 FPS	423 FPS
medium	467 FPS	367 FPS
high	398 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	269 FPS
4K
low	313 FPS	280 FPS
medium	280 FPS	254 FPS
high	267 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	206 FPS

Open Core i5-14600 Open Ryzen 7 8700G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14600	Ryzen 7 8700G
1080p
low	647 FPS	791 FPS
medium	530 FPS	791 FPS
high	466 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	581 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	730 FPS
medium	490 FPS	609 FPS
high	426 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	435 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	506 FPS
medium	374 FPS	441 FPS
high	339 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	329 FPS

Open Core i5-14600 Open Ryzen 7 8700G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14600	Ryzen 7 8700G
1080p
low	808 FPS	791 FPS
medium	808 FPS	791 FPS
high	726 FPS	791 FPS
ultra	652 FPS	756 FPS
1440p
low	788 FPS	791 FPS
medium	703 FPS	764 FPS
high	608 FPS	661 FPS
ultra	536 FPS	574 FPS
4K
low	539 FPS	579 FPS
medium	490 FPS	514 FPS
high	438 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	395 FPS

Open Core i5-14600 Open Ryzen 7 8700G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14600 and Ryzen 7 8700G

Core i5-14600

The Core i5-14600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 32,319 points. Launch price was $255.

Ryzen 7 8700G

The Ryzen 7 8700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,649 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14600 packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8700G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14600 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i5-14600 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8700G — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-14600 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Core i5-14600 uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8700G uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14600 scores 32,319 against the Ryzen 7 8700G's 31,649 — a 2.1% lead for the Core i5-14600. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14600 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8700G.

Feature	Core i5-14600	Ryzen 7 8700G
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+2%	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	4.2 GHz+56%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	32,319+2%	31,649
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,720
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	14,326

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14600 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 8700G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 8700G supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-14600	Ryzen 7 8700G
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	256 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 8700G has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 8700G supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14600) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 8700G). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-14600) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 8700G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14600 targets Desktop, Ryzen 7 8700G targets High-end Desktop APU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8700G rivals Core i7-13700.

Feature	Core i5-14600	Ryzen 7 8700G
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	Radeon 780M
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	High-end Desktop APU

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-14600 launched at $255 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 8700G debuted at $329. On MSRP ($255 vs $329), the Core i5-14600 is $74 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-14600 delivers 126.7 pts/$ vs 96.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 8700G — making the Core i5-14600 the 27.4% better value option.